PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrus Laane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brandon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Life Is Beautiful. Laane has chosen Sans Pression - Numero 1 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brandon
vs
Laane

178 cm
32
215 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

193 cm
34
218 lbs
15 - 32 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrus Laane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon misses with a takedown attempt - Laane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brandon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laane.
Laane misses with a two punch combination.
Laane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brandon.
Laane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandon. That did some damage!
Laane misses with a wild combination.
Laane moves in looking to clinch but Brandon pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laane misses with a wild combination.
Laane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laane tries to bum rush Brandon with a series of wild strikes but Brandon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown but Laane shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Laane does it's job there.
Brandon goes for a double leg but Laane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laane continues to drive forward.
A nice side step and Laane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Brandon moves into the clinch successfully.
Laane has a couple of punches blocked by Brandon.
Laane working Brandon over with knees to the body.
Laane lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
Laane landing knees to the head.
Laane lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Laane breaks from the clinch.
Laane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandon circles away quickly and effectively.
Laane scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laane stuffs the takedown.
Laane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon drops his hands momentarily and Laane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laane throws an overhand right that lands on Brandon's shoulder, as Brandon tries to avoid the shot.
Brandon fails with the takedown
and Laane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Laane. Those never looked like landing.

Brandon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brandon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laane!
Laane manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brandon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laane wants to get back to full guard.
Brandon stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon wants to pass to mount but Laane is defending the position.
Laane is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Brandon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laane has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Laane tries to roll over but Brandon keeps him under control.
Brandon wants to take a breather but Laane is having none of it.

Brandon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Brandon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brandon drops an elbow to the side of Laane's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Brandon is looking for a kimura but Laane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brandon to get the leverage.
Brandon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laane wants to get back to full guard.
Brandon trying to mount his opponent but Laane defends it.
Brandon stops Laane from getting back to his feet.
Brandon is trying to control the action in half guard but Laane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Brandon seems to be looking for submissions.
Laane is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrus Laane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Brandon dives in for a single leg takedown but Laane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andrus Laane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brandon.
Laane throws a right and a left that Brandon avoids nicely.
Laane is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brandon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brandon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandon shoots in and drives through. Laane sprawls well.
Laane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laane lands a leg kick that knocks Brandon off balance momentarily.
Laane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brandon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brandon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brandon shoots in for a double leg but Laane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brandon avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laane scores with a nice strike.
Jab, jab by Laane - just one landing.

Brandon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Laane is trying to defend but Brandon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Brandon is looking for a kimura but Laane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brandon to get the leverage.
Laane trying to hold on to Brandon's head to control him but Brandon postures up.
Laane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brandon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brandon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brandon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brandon.
Laane wants to improve his position but Brandon is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brandon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laane sees it coming and defends easily.
Laane gets full guard.
Laane looking to control.
Brandon forces his way into half guard.

Brandon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laane defends it well.
Brandon wants to control but Laane is keeping him busy.
Brandon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brandon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brandon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Brandon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brandon.
Laane holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Brandon thows a huge punch but Laane dodges it nicely.

Brandon is working for an americana but Laane has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Brandon was thinking about the submission.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Laane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laane seems keen to control Brandon's posture.
Brandon won't allow Laane to get back to his feet.
Brandon lands a couple of digs.
Laane keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass.
Laane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brandon won't allow Laane to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon tries to free his leg and advance position but Laane is retaining full guard.
Brandon won't allow Laane to get back to his feet.

Brandon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Laane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brandon, into his guard.

Laane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrus Laane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Laane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Laane. Those never looked like landing.
Brandon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laane counters with a series of strikes. Brandon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Junior Brandon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Laane - just one landing.
Laane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brandon misses with a takedown
and Laane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laane looks to land a combination but Brandon avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laane.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laane, right into the meat.
Laane's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laane duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandon is looking to clinch.
Laane pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brandon back to the cage. Laane follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Laane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Laane gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Laane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brandon drives through and clinches with Laane against the cage.
Laane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brandon is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Laane.
Laane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brandon.
Brandon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laane lands an elbow that stopped Brandon in his tracks for a moment.
Brandon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laane is struggling to control the position.
Laane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brandon wants a takedown.

Laane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Laane darts in and clinches Brandon up against the cage.
Laane holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Laane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Laane with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laane with a knee to the head.
Laane tries a knee to the head but Brandon blocks it.
Laane tries a knee to the head but Brandon blocks it.
Laane lands an elbow inside.

Laane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laane lands a leg kick that knocks Brandon off balance momentarily.
Laane moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brandon on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Laane darts in and clinches Brandon up against the cage.
Laane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brandon blocks it with crossed arms.
Junior Brandon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandon.
Brandon misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laane lands a nice uppercut.
Brandon taking a breather.
Laane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brandon wants a takedown.

Laane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laane fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Laane does no damage.
Laane lands a head kick. Brandon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Brandon pushes Laane up against the cage in a clinch.
Laane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brandon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brandon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andrus Laane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brandon takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrus Laane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laane winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrus Laane!
Andrus Laane was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.